Letters to the editor March 7, 2020

Thank you Dear Editor, I would like to acknowledge and thank the Linkowski family. A year ago, their daughter Corinn died following a tragic head-on crash on M-15. This past Sunday, their daughter Genavieve was a contestant on American Idol and the Linkowski’s wanted to thank all the first responders on that accident. We were […]

Twp.Master Plan input

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The planning commission is looking for input for the Township Land Use Master Plan, which is a plan for the community’s future growth and development. “We’ve begun to accept input into our master plan,” said township supervisor Kathy Thurman. “We’d like to get feedback from all of our […]

Township’s battle with RTA heats up

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Monday night, the township board of trustees voted 7-0 to oppose House Bill 5550, which pertains to the Regional Transit Authority. “They’re trying to push another bill through Lansing that would allow for the whole county to be taxed for mass transit, instead of a core service […]

Brandon Township police calls continue to increase

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- At the board meeting on Monday night, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon substation commander Lt. Greg Glover gave his 2019 year-end report. “We responded to 7,612 dispatch calls, with an increase of 89 dispatch calls for the year,” said Glover. The substation had 7,612 dispatch calls in 2019, […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Brandon Township Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing March 24, 2020 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Brandon Township Office, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462. To consider for “Special Use” approval to be used for equestrian facilities and short stay accommodations. Parcel Identification number: 03-21-100-004 Common Description: 2370 […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

Charter Twp. of Brandon 395 Mill St., P.O. Box 929 Ortonville, MI 48462-0929 PUBLIC FORUM March 16, 2020, 7:00 pm Charter Township of Brandon will be hosting a public input session on Brandon Township Community Park projects. The Township is looking to build an additional varsity baseball and softball fields (final development for phase two) […]

Public Notice: Atlas Township

PUBLIC NOTICE ATLAS TOWNSHIP Notice to the citizens of ATLAS TOWNSHIP, Genesee County, Goodrich, Michigan. The ATLAS TOWNSHIP BOARD will hold a TRUTH-IN-TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, March 16, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at Atlas Township Hall, 7386 S. Gale Road, Goodrich, MI 48438. “The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Regular Meeting The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing March 25, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462 to hear the following appeals: Appeal # 20-0002 Zoned RE Property ID # 03-11-400-022 Joe & Lisa Harrison Location: […]

Incoming

Incoming

Eli Ortiz comes in for a landing during Brandon Snowcoming activities on Feb. 21 at Brandon High School. Photo by Mo Voyer.

Village to seek grant for ballpark upgrades

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville-On Monday night, the village council voted 7-0 to approve a resolution that the village is interested in applying for another Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant. “We will be eligible for grant applications for this calendar year,” said village clerk Liz Edwards. “After discussions with trustee (Pat) George and […]